Staff Accountant (Entry Level)

Job Summary

The key function of this role is to support the West region’s monthly, quarterly, and yearly accounting processes. This is a hybrid, entry level position with unlimited growth potential.

Job Location

This is a hybrid position based out of either our Irving, TX or North Little Rock, AR sites.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute month-end closings and prepare and post general ledger journal entries within the established closing schedule.
• Perform general ledger account analysis and prepare monthly reconciliations.
• Assist in preparation of financial reports and analysis.
• Ensure internal controls are maintained to safeguard the financial assets of the company.
• Complies with SOX controls and requirements and assists with documentation requests related to external and internal audits.
• Review monthly and quarterly inventory count packets to ensure proper documentation and signatures have been provided for all sites in the region.
• Maintains organized accounting records in accordance with the CRH records retention policy.
• Maintains PCARD system and reviews coding for accuracy and compliance with policy.
• Process purchase orders for our regional co-packers to ensure orders are matched and inventory is cleared as shipments are made.
• Review lease invoice coding on a weekly basis to ensure proper recognition of expense across all sites in the region.
• Continuously strives to improve and streamline processes by identifying and communicating deficiencies and opportunities and suggesting improvements to management.
• Maintains professional demeanor in dealing with critical/confidential information; restricts discussion/knowledge of activity to a “need to know” basis.
• Assists and supports other team members and functional departments with analysis and special projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Proficient in MS Office suite, particularly looking for strong Excel skills.
• Detailed oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the company.
• Ability to prioritize assignments to meet deadlines.
• Work effectively in a team environment or independently.
• Practice safe work habits (Safety First in Everything We Do).
• Must be willing to travel to production sites or other CRH offices when required (up to 10%).
• Drug screen and background check required.